Charleston, West Virginia to Hopkinsville: Road Trip Guide & Distance

336.6 miles 541.7 km · straight line
403.9 miles estimated 650 km · driving distance
8h 8min estimated drive time
$39 - $48 estimated fuel cost
~1h 11min flight time
254° WSW bearing direction

How far is Charleston, West Virginia from Hopkinsville?

The distance from Charleston, West Virginia to Hopkinsville is 336.6 miles (541.7 km) as the crow flies. Hopkinsville is located WSW of Charleston, West Virginia. By car, the driving distance is approximately 403.9 miles, taking about 8h 8min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 11min. Both are located in United States — Charleston, West Virginia in West Virginia and Hopkinsville in Kentucky.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare.

Coordinates come from public place data for Charleston, West Virginia and Hopkinsville. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Charleston, West Virginia to Hopkinsville

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 8min $39 - $48 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 11min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 46min $32–$61* Budget
Train ~7h 44min $48–$141* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Charleston, West Virginia & Hopkinsville

Quick Facts

Charleston, West Virginia
38.35°N, 81.63°W
America/New_York
182m elevation
Hopkinsville
36.87°N, 87.49°W
America/Chicago
161m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 112 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 28 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 74 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients